A 2021 study gave 90 men with male pattern baldness 5% minoxidil, 10% minoxidil or a placebo. The men took the treatment for 36 weeks. Surprisingly, 5% minoxidil was found to be more effective ...

Oral minoxidil is a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss. The drug is also the active ingredient in over-the-counter Rogaine. The prescription treatment is known, however, to dilate blood ...

During an interview with the family, it was revealed that the infant’s father had been using 5% topical minoxidil to treat androgenic alopecia, and he had taken a leave of absence from work to ...

Opens in a new tab or window An international expert consensus statement provided best-practice recommendations for the off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil among patients with hair loss.